Posts Categorized: Avulsion Fractures

Lower Extremity Avulsion Fractures in the Pediatric and Adolescent Athlete: A Study in Review

Avulsion fracture of the spine

The April 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons features a compelling review article covering the topic of lower extremity avulsion fractures in pediatric and adolescent athletes. Drs. Jonathan Schiller, Steven DeFroda and Travis Blood discuss the effects of misdiagnosing lower extremity avulsion fractures. Avulsion fractures are more common in… Read more »